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Oakland County, Mich. – Health officials confirmed a case of measles related to travel in Oakland County.
Officials said the person was visiting Israel and had come to the Detroit area after visiting New York.
Places at risk of exposure
The person has made several stops in the Greater Detroit area and health officials have warned that people may have been exposed to measles at the following locations:
- Lincoln Liquor & Rx at 25901 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park from 12:20 pm. at 2:45 pm Friday
- Jerusalem Pizza at 26025 Greenfield Road in Southfield from 11:30 to 14:30. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Health officials also said people may have been exposed to measles every day between March 6 and Wednesday.
- A kosher market at 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield
- Ahavas Olam Torah Center at 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
- Congregation Yagdil Torah at 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
- Yeshiva Gedolah of Grand Detroit at 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
- Kollel Institute of Grand Detroit at 15230 Lincoln Street in Oak Park
Symptoms, treatment
A vaccine is effective within 72 hours of exposure, according to health officials. Immunoglobulin treatment is effective within six days of exposure in high-risk individuals.
People who think they are potentially exposed should monitor the symptoms at least 21 days after exposure. Measles can be transmitted by person – to – person contact and by air while sneezing or coughing; the virus can live up to two hours in the air.
Symptoms usually begin seven to 14 days after exposure, but may appear until 21 days later, according to the authorities.
Symptoms include:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red and watery eyes
- White spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth
- A rash that is red, embossed, stained and usually begins on the face.
"Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection," said Dr. Russell Faust, medical director of the Oakland County Health Division. "Immunization is the best way to protect our families and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, especially in light of recent outbreaks at the national and global levels."
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